Business planning and investment appraisal
Development and analysis of business plans for corporate and government related organisations, including identifying key stress scenarios and key ratios to help improve the communication of creditworthiness to banks, rating agencies and investors. Option appraisal for specific investment proposals, including assessing the strengths and weaknesses of different options on both a qualitative and quantitative basis, and identifying and working through preferred options.
Financing options and negotiating funding terms
Assessment of financing options including exploring alternative funding arrangements including bank finance, bond finance (public issues and private placements) and equity funds and specialist debt funds. Assessment of off-balance sheet financing arrangements. Development of funding prospectuses and negotiation of funding terms.
Merger and acquisition analysis
Assessment of the potential impact on the business plan and credit standing of an organisation following a proposed merger or acquisition, including identifying the credit strengths and weaknesses of a target organisation and analysing the benefits of integration.